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England vs Japan player ratings: Ben Earl dominant as returning Billy Vunipola delivers smart cameo

England made it two wins from two at the Rugby World Cup by seeing off Japan on Sunday evening.

Evening Standard

Is England vs Japan on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D fixture

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick says Lewis Ludlam is ‘the right person to start’ against Japan

Ludlam has been rewarded for his defensive masterclass as a replacement in the 27-10 win over Argentina on Saturday.

The Independent UK

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Lewis Ludlam replaces suspended Tom Curry as England make minimal changes for Japan

There is a return for Kyle Sinckler in the front row, with loosehead Joe Marler also promoted to the starting side

The Independent UK

Lewis Ludlam gets nod ahead of Billy Vunipola to start for England against Japan

Ludlam has been rewarded for his defensive masterclass as a replacement in the 27-10 rout of Argentina on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Kyle Sinckler to start as Billy Vunipola returns to England squad for Japan clash at Rugby World Cup

Sinckler has recovered from a chest injury and is one of three changes from England’s opening win over Argentina

Evening Standard

Ludlam ‘the great energy giver’ gets nod ahead of Vunipola for Japan clash

Lewis Ludlam has been picked to start England’s second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday in the absence of Tom Curry, with Billy Vunipola on the bench

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Lawrence Dallaglio column: England must be clever to get best from Billy Vunipola again

Steve Borthwick must be intelligent with his use of the returning No8 to prevent a target being placed on his back

Evening Standard

I don’t think England have a discipline problem – defence coach Kevin Sinfield

Tom Curry’s early dismissal at the weekend followed hot on the heels of Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola incidents last month.

The Independent UK

No pain, no gain: how ‘Smart Aled’ made sure England were shipshape for the World Cup

Sluggish warm-up matches were all part of the plan for the World Cup-winning strength and conditioning coach

The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry banned for two games at Rugby World Cup in new blow for England

25-year-old will be able to feature in the final pool encounter

Evening Standard

Billy Vunipola ‘looks good to go’ for England after brutal training regime

Vunipola has received special attention from head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters.

The Independent UK

Tom Curry ban: How many games will England star miss after red card vs Argentina?

Curry will face an independent judicial committee on 12 September after he was shown a red card in England Rugby World Cup opener

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola itching to join rejuvenated Rugby World Cup bid and reward Steve Borthwick’s faith

Billy Vunipola will be itching to deliver a statement Rugby World Cup performance against Japan on Sunday.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola set to return for England in World Cup game against Japan

England are ready to welcome Billy Vunipola back for their second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday and potentially offset the loss of Tom Curry

The Independent UK

Energiser Ben Earl stands out to leave England ‘buzzing’ after Argentina win

The flanker led an intense defensive effort as Steve Borthwick’s side showed they are alive – and kicking – at this World Cup

Evening Standard

George Ford: Drop goals can be ‘great weapon’ for England at the Rugby World Cup

The Sale fly-half produced three in seven first-half minutes and also added six penalties to steer Steve Borthwick’s side to a massive Pool D triumph in Marseille

The Independent UK

England v Argentina LIVE: Result and reaction from Rugby World Cup 2023 as England win despite red card

England 27-10 Argentina: Tom Curry’s controversial sending off didn’t stop the boot of George Ford inspiring England to victory

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The Independent UK

Toothless England look to leaders in search of unlikely Rugby World Cup triumph

Beaten finalists four years ago would appear to have limited hope of a deep tournament run

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell selection hints at England’s need for speed against Argentina

The scrum half and Jonny May are surprise inclusions in England’s first starting team of the World Cup having been left out of Steve Borthwick’s initial 33-man squad

The Guardian - UK

Courtney Lawes adds to England’s World Cup worries before Argentina

Steve Borthwick already has several injuries in his squad building up to their World Cup opener, with Courtney Lawes ‘sore’ after a training session

The Guardian - UK

Maggie Alphonsi: ‘There weren’t many black girls like me who played rugby’

The former England flanker tells Donald McRae how social media trolls motivate her to keep going in her quest to bring diversity to rugby union

The Guardian - UK

Fiasco of Farrell and Vunipola bans has zero effect on rugby’s looming apocalypse

None of the red cards, suspensions or social media raging is going to make any difference to a player’s future health

The Independent UK

How to watch England vs Fiji: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield says England’s pre-World Cup setbacks are bringing squad together

Injury has cost Anthony Watson and Jack van Poortvliet their World Cup places, while Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are banned for the opener.

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